The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1887-11-02
JEFF DAVIS AT MACON.
HE MAKES a TI,iUnIPBAL MARCH TO
THE GEORGIA FAIR.

Staunch People of tho Empire State A
Splendid Reception throughout.
MACON, October 2i.-Ex- President
Davis, accompanied by Mrs. Davis, Miss
Winnie Davis and Mrs. Hays, OF
Memphis, reached hero this evening nj
O'Clock under the escort Of the special
committee that left here Sunday, From
the timo tho car left Biloxi until il
reached Macon tho pathway was one
streak OF flowers All along the line
crowds OF men, women and children
Hooked to the train to catch eliinrgc Of
MIR. Davis, but he was too feeble to ro.
spond. Only at Amcricus did no ap-
pear on tho platform and that was for n
few minutes. a committee from there
met the train at Smithville and prevailed
on him to do this. The party was joined
at Montgomery by the mayor and large
delegation OF citizens when tho party
camo on through to Macon. Long be-
lore the tram arrived hero the depot ana
area around it was packed with a denge
crowd estimated at forty thousand.
When the car rolled under tho shed a
yell went up that could be hcnra for
miles. 1t was long time before Mr..
Davis and his party could be Cotton on.
The assistance of tho police had . be
called in. Then the difficulty was not
lessened much. Tho presence of Mr..
Davis in the carriage was the signal for
discharge OF fire works all over tho
city. 1t was simultaneous and il!umi-
mated the whole town. The enthusiasm
knew no bounds.
Along the lines blnzcd illuminated
signs, such as "Wclcomc, Honorcd
Chief!' and tho like. Mr.. Davis gave
way to his soneations and wept. Ere
quently the march WAS interrupted on
account OF the crowd blockudiug the
street, and it was fully m hour after the
train stopped before he reached the
homo of Col. j. NJ. johnson, where he
will remain during his visit In the laree
crowd that thronged the line OF the
march were many onc-armCd und one
legged veterans, gathered from various
sections.
MIR. Davis is feeble, but from weak
ness caused by an uncloscd wound re
celved in the Mexican war. He makes
his last Journey to meet old Contgdcr.
ates, upon the understanding that moth
ing will be required Of him to tax his
strength. lie will not be allowed to make
speeches, however urgent the dcn.nnd
on him, nor can the people even shake
his hand. Al must be contont t. see
him and have him among them. His
spirit is willing, but his failing strength
restrains him.
MACON, Ga, October 25.-Rain began
falling about noon to-day, and while it
didn't particularly effect what might be
termed the Davis pant of tho programme
1T kept good many people from going
to the park. Yet there was quite large
attendance and the result was the typical
fair scenes. The streets Of the city pre-
sented quito lively appearance.
The Johnston mansion Is, Of course,
the centre Of attraction, as being the
temporary home of tho city's distin-
guished guests. All the rncmbcrs of the
Davis party were pretty well fatigucd by
their long joIrney, and MS result there
wero no very early riscrB about Captain
Johnston's homo this morning. Mr.
Davis remained quietly mt tho house oil
lay, resting upon his bed or upon II
lounge during most of the time.
Shortly before IL o'clock tho gentle
men who were to escort Mrs. Davis, Mrs.
Hays and Miss Winnie Davis to the park
called ut the Johnston house. The drive
TO the grounds was without particular
event. The streets were quite full OF
people and at different places along the
route there was considerable enthusiasm
manifested. Tho band played "Dixic"
as the carriages drove into the grounds,
and there was good deal Of cheering by
the crowds.
The carriages drove TO the band s' and,
short distance from the fair hcadquar-
ters, and directly in front OF the little
cottage which has been furnished and
appropriately decorated for a temporary
home for MIR. Davis and tho members of
his party while on the grounds.
TIE PRESENTATION TO MIls. DAVIS.
After moro music from tho band,
President Northen introduced Colonel
Tom Hardeman, who, with the eloquence
for which he is SO Justly noted, intro
duced the ladies to the vast crowd, and
then, on the part of Macon citi2enp, pre-
sented to Mrs. Davis beautiful silver
bowl.
MRS. DAVIS REPLIES
At tho conclusion OF Colonel Hardc-
mans remarks, Mrs. Davis rose, and, III
few words, expressed her thanks for
tho remembrance and her qualification
at tho hearty reception.
President Northen then said that the
State Fair association would feel bad if
left out in these rejoicings, and intro.
dGced Vice President Waddell, who
turned to Mrs. Hays, an& on behalf of
tho association, presented her with a
handsome diamond brooch. This con.
cluded the exercises on tho stand, and
tho various persons who had occupied
seats there were introduced to Mrs. Davi,
and her daughters. The alies were
then taken to tho little cottage, whic
has been placed at their disposal, whore
an informal reception was held. Ther'
was o great crush, everybody making az
effort TO be the first to greet the distin
guished ladies. 1t took three policemen
TO keep the people from crowding in an.
completely filling the house. There
waa no red tape about tho reception. a.
the people filed in they were introduced
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